Some Facts about Canada

• For the fifth time this decade, Canada has been ranked number one by the United Nations Human development Index as the best country in the world in which to live
• for over two hundred years canada has welcomed immigrants from around the world.
• Canada has became the destination of choice for many of world's immigrants because it is a country of incredible resources, vast geography, diverse people, abundant opportunities, accessible health and social services, and because of its proximity to the united states many jobs and business opportunities are available in canada and skilled workers and business persons are required to meet the demand.
• Canada is an open, democratic and progressive society where new comers are welcome to share in the country's prosperity and community life.
• Tolerance and social harmony are hallmark of canadian society, offering people the freedom to maintain and celebrate thier ethnic and cultural heritage, while participating fully in canada's economy.
• Canada has the world's highest rate of post -secondary education enrollment, along with the an excellent health care systems.
• Many immigrants bring with them the skills, determination and capacity for hard work and this greatly enriches the economic, social and cultural life for canada.
• Canada will look to attract up to approximately 200 0000 to 225 0000 new immigrants in 2000 with the emphasis firmly focused on immigrants with economic and professional skills.
• The Canadian government accepts business persons and skilled worker from every part of the world.